NewzSpanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the round of 16 at the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo on Thursday. Alcaraz, ranked number three, defeated American Alex Michelsen, ranked number 34, in a hard-fought match played on a hard court.
The contest required three sets, ending with a score of 7-6 (1), 4-6, and 6-1. While source reports varied slightly on the exact duration—noting lengths of two hours versus over two and a half hours—both agreed that the match was long, closely contested, and required Alcaraz to react in time to secure the victory.
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